Generator Start-Up Procedure - MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT DCA150USJ3CAN Operation And Parts Manual

BEFORE STARTING
CAUTION
The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
WARNING
NEVER manually start the engine with the main, GFCI
or auxiliary circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
1. Place the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure
40) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 40. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Make sure the voltage change-over board has been
configured for the desired output voltage.
3. Connect the load to the receptacles or the output
terminal lugs as shown in Figure 12. These load
connection points can be found on the output terminal
panel and the output terminal panel's hard wire hookup
panel.
4. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 41).
CORRECT
Figure 41. Engine Enclosure Doors
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GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE

INCORRECT
STARTING
1. Place the voltage selector switch in the desired
voltage position (Figure 42)..
Figure 42. Voltage Selector Switch
STARTING (MANUAL)
1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 43) in the LOW
(down) position.
Figure 43. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
2. Place the MPEC control switch in the MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 44).
Figure 44. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
3. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold
weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 45) will
light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has
been completed. After completion of the pre-heating
cycle, the light will go OFF and the engine will start up
automatically.
Figure 45. Pre-Heat Lamp